MarkItDown

by microsoft · File Systems · mcp-server, pypi

Integrates with Microsoft's MarkItDown tool to convert documents like PDFs, Word files, and PowerPoint presentations into clean, structured markdown for content extraction and analysis workflows.

This MCP server provides integration with Microsoft's MarkItDown document conversion tool, enabling AI assistants to extract and convert content from various document formats into markdown. The implementation leverages MarkItDown's ability to process files like PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and other common formats, transforming them into clean, structured markdown that can be easily processed by language models. Useful for document analysis workflows, content extraction from mixed file types, and preparing diverse document formats for AI processing pipelines.

Source: https://github.com/microsoft/markitdown

Install

uvx markitdown

Tags: mcp-server, pypi

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MarkItDown?

Add the install command above to your Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf MCP configuration. Most servers register via npx, a local command, or a Docker image. Refer to the source repository for environment variables and credential requirements.

Which clients support MarkItDown?

Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and VS Code with the official MCP extension. OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot increasingly support MCP via adapter bridges.

Is MarkItDown free?

The server itself is typically open source. Any upstream service (API keys, paid tiers, hosted infrastructure) may have its own pricing. Check the source repository for details.